Why public transport fares should not be raised | The Online Citizen

“Public transport fares have no choice but to increase, this is called inflation and applies to everything from food, water, electricity, housing etc..no exceptions. It’s not fair to expect the transport operators to bear the higher cost on behalf of consumers. Everyone must pay their share.” THAT’S A VERY CIRCULAR ARGUMENT. HIGH TRANPORT COST CONTRIBUTING TO INFLATION, OR INFLATION RESULTING IN HIGH TRANSPORT COST? SO IN OTHER WORDS, YOU ARE SAYING COMMUTERS SHOULD TIGHTEN THEIR BELTS & HELP SMRT & MRT TO CONTINUE MAKING HUGE PROFITS? “The government has already done its share by maintaining a strong Sing$ to combat imported inflation. You can’t expect the government to solve everyone’s problems. The best way to combat higher cost of living is for workers to upgrade themselves and increase their income, instead of blaming government.” IF YOU SAY ALL THE PAP GOVT NEEDS TO ...